A national approach to combating elder abuse
UnitingCare Australia has voiced its support for a national approach to combating elder abuse following the release of the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) elder-abuse report.
UnitingCare Australia welcomes investment approach to welfare reform
UnitingCare Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of the Try, Test and Learn Fund as part of its vision to overhaul the welfare system.
UnitingCare Australia calls on re-elected government to prioritise investment in vulnerable people
UnitingCare Australia has congratulated the Turnbull government on its election victory and called on the Prime Minister to lead renewed efforts to address key issues affecting the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged A
UnitingCare Australia warns of impact of aged care cuts
The UnitingCare Australia Aged Care Network has released independent modelling that reveals the full impact of the federal government’s proposed aged care cuts.
Calls to halve homelessness by 2025
On any given night, more than 105,000 Australians are homeless. This includes at least 44,000 children and young people under the age of 25.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Launches UnitingCare Christmas Appeal
On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launched the Target UnitingCare Christmas Appeal at Kirribilli House. “One of the joys of Christmas is sharing with others,” Mr Turnbull said.
UnitingCare welcomes mental health reforms
Australia’s mental health system will be overhauled as part of sweeping reforms announced by the Federal Government on Thursday.
UnitingCare ready to assist Syrian refugees
UnitingCare Australia has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to accept additional refugees from Syria.
Budget cuts young and old
Advocacy and welfare groups have criticised the 2014 Federal Budget over wide-ranging cuts to welfare, education and support services.